NATE ResLoad-J 3.9

The NATE ResLoad-J app, developed by Carmel Software for North American Technical Excellence, Inc. (NATE), is a prominent tool within the HVAC industry. This ACCA-approved Manual J8 residential load calculation application is designed specifically for the Apple iPad, allowing engineers, contractors, and technicians to conduct field-based heating and cooling load calculations for residential and small commercial properties.

One of the app's key features is its capability to generate PDF reports, which can be conveniently emailed to clients and local building officials. These reports adhere to municipal requirements across various states, including Florida and Massachusetts, where recent legislation mandates that contractors use ACCA-approved software for load calculations.

The NATE ResLoad-J app enables users to create unlimited projects and perform both block and room-by-room calculations. It includes extensive weather data covering thousands of cities worldwide and a comprehensive database of construction types for walls, roofs, floors, windows, and more. Additionally, users can model detailed appliance, duct, infiltration, and ventilation loads.

This app is optimized for the Apple iPad, effectively utilizing its larger screen and unique functionalities. Key features of the NATE ResLoad-J app include:

1. A weather database with over 1,000 global cities.
2. The ability to create and store an unlimited number of projects and reuse existing ones as templates.
3. Data for hundreds of construction types encompassing various building elements.
4. Customization options for an unlimited number of building envelope types.
5. Input capability for individual home appliance specifications.
6. Real-time viewing of total heating and cooling load results during input updates.
7. Comprehensive cooling and heating load breakdown reports by envelope load, window load, skylight load, infiltration load, ventilation load, and internal contributions.
8. Room-by-room cooling and heating load analysis functionality.
9. A variety of on-screen report options including checksum reports and graphical representations like pie charts; reports can be converted to PDFs directly from the app.
10. A comprehensive HTML report system with spreadsheet attachments compatible with Excel for customized reporting.
11. Display options for either English or Metric units.

The benefits of using the NATE ResLoad-J app are multifaceted:

1. Facilitates fieldwork by enabling quick sizing of HVAC equipment with immediate reporting capabilities back to the office.
2. Enhances client interactions through advanced on-screen reporting that demonstrates the use of modern technology.
3. Saves time by allowing initial information collection in the field followed by in-office comprehensive analysis.
4. Assists in compliance with local municipality requirements for ACCA-approved Manual J8 residential load calculations during equipment replacement projects.